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Seeing as though no one has posted a new topic on this, I thought I would do it after reading an article. So we beat Portsmouth with ATTACKING football, thanks to the fans' views and not Rafa's negativity. However here's an article which I just read about Rafa's tactics for the game:

It is unlikely, therefore, Benitez's team selection will be as attacking as it was against Pompey, although one consideration may be the fitness of man of the match Alberto Aquilani who missed training on Wednesday through sickness.

"On Monday we could see the football the side can play and hopefully we can see that against Lille, although it will be difficult," said Benitez.

"Everyone wants to see attacking football and we try to approach every game in the same way and sometimes you can but sometimes you cannot.

"We knew we needed to push Portsmouth from the beginning because they are not having an easy time but that was a different game.

"We played good football and the fans were happy and it was good for confidence - but we must win [against Lille] because we lost the first leg.

"We have to make sure we do the right things: score, keep a clean sheet and do good football things."

Benitez has urged his players to rise to the occasion in front of an expectant crowd at Anfield.

"The fans know this is the last opportunity to win a trophy so hopefully there will be a good atmosphere," added the Spaniard.

"And the players know it is the last opportunity to win silverware so everyone will try their best.

"I think it is very important for everyone and I'm sure the players know.

"It will be positive to keep winning games for the confidence of the players.

"Winning and scoring goals, that is the way to bring confidence back.

"They have quality and confidence now and we play at Anfield and we know what that means for the majority of teams."

Yeah so Aquilani is 'ill' again- Rafa the fat P***K! Here's the whole interview/article http://msn.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6032932,00.html. So what do you lot think? We're gonna play a negative formation and I think we will win, but WTF is the point of playing so negative. We could easily pound this team without much effort. Your views?

typical rafa interview

Someone should actually go through his interviews and come up with his most used vocabulary. Think the top 2 would be posession and character. Man I just hate his negativity, I honestly think I could do a better job- even with transfers.

If Lucas plays it will be very difficult. The entire midfield becomes negative with him in the side. Come on Aqua shake off the bug and show us some more of that crazy mojo.

crazy mojo I'm not looking forward to this game because just like everyone else I'm pretty sure we will play sh1t football now aquilani' injured but i think we will win and go through

There's another 'Official Lille thread' already posted but neway whoever plays 2moto i hope its a good result that will take us through.

hopefully no lucas, if aqua isnt fit play an extra striker instead

aquilani is facing a late fitness test so heres hoping his virus is only a liccle one

youve got kids House don't you?

if aqua was suffering with gangreen in his ankles, frostbite in his toes and his head was hanging off, he would still be better than lucas!